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I'm aware. If you take these classes as axiomatic (the la does), then you can derive these conclusions. But that is unsatisfying - why one class and not anothe

• snovv_crash 10y ago
  Because the discrimination against them was pervasive enough that it was deemed necessary. Put it this way: is it fair that young people pay higher car insurance? They can't help being young. But, statistically, they are much more likely to get in an accident. Is it fair to discriminate against 18yr old George who is the breadwinner for his 6 month old kid and wife who is looking after her, because college frats like to drink and drive? Well, according to the insurance company, yes, because age and sex (especially combined) is one of the best indicators for requiring a payout. So, we say that age is fine. And race isn't. I think we agree on that. But that doesn't change the fact that a bank which had a racist policy could charge lower interest rates to asians, and thus offload more risky clients onto other banks.